The Tram TR-79+ supplies power to the Tram TR-50 lavalier microphone with a locking 1/8" (3.5mm) mini connection and positive bias wiring. The power supply is capable of power via a 1.5v (LR44) battery or external phantom power source (remove battery when using external phantom power). The output features a standard XLR-male connection.
Tram TR-79+ - Power Supply
Tram TR79 Overview
Tram TR79 Reviews
The Savior ...
I called it the Savior since it saved me from buying a wireless kit today...I will surly buy a wireless kit, but since I am working on a documentary with some fixed medium and close up shots, it wouldn't matter that much if it was with a cable or not. The bad thing that really surprised me was the lack of an on/off button and a led light.
You need this to supplement a wireless
I have been using the Tram with my Sennheiser wireless as it is head and shoulders better than the Sennheiser lav. However, I have run into interview situations where RF has presented problems. If the subject is static and close to the camera the problem is now solved. I give it one less star as I have detected a very slight low level hum on location but cannot duplicate in the studio...don't know if it's the fault of the power supply or something else. And it's pretty darned expensive.
